Welcome to Your Macedon Ranges for Monday, May 8, to Sunday, May 14.
🌷 Would you like some ideas and inspiration for your garden? Michael McCoy, host of ABC TV’s Dream Gardens and a Macedon Ranges local, will be running an online garden design symposium on June 3. Among the guest speakers who will be sharing their knowledge are Australian designers Fiona Brockhoff and Andrew Laidlaw and Chelsea Flower Show gold medallists Andy Sturgeon and James Basson.
🌱 And if you’re looking to add to your vegetable garden, pop along to a local seed library. A new seed library will be opening in Kyneton on Saturday and one is already operating at Woodend Library. Horticulturalist Craig Castree will also be running a free seed-saving workshop in Kyneton on Thursday.
🛍️ Riddells Creek will be holding a whole town garage sale on May 27. Proceeds from the day will help to support the local Scout group, who are organising the event.
👪 Our Neighbourhood Houses are a central part of our communities, providing many ways for us to meet, connect and learn. As this week is Neighbourhood House Week, why not take a moment to check out their offerings: Gisborne, Kyneton, Lancefield, Macedon & Mount Macedon, Riddells Creek, Romsey, Trentham, Woodend.
Here are the events and activities happening in the Macedon Ranges this week:
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Wednesday, May 10
Film Ticket to Paradise: A divorced couple travel to Bali to stop their daughter from making the same mistake they think they made 25 years ago. Starring Julia Roberts and George Clooney. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St. 1pm-3pm. Free.
Entertainment Dolly’s Disco Bingo: Music-based bingo. Mark off songs when you hear them. Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 6.30pm-9.30pm.
Singing Woodend Warblers: Community choir. Norma Richardson Hall, Buckland St, Woodend. 7.30pm. $12.
Thursday, May 11
Gardening Seed Saving with Craig Castree: Horticulturalist Craig Castree shares tips and tricks for raising your own seeds. Kyneton Library, Baynton St. 2pm-3pm. Free.
Entertainment Dolly’s Disco Bingo: Music-based bingo. Mark off songs when you hear them. Kyneton Bowls Club, Mollison St, Kyneton. 6.30pm-8.30pm. $5.
Friday, May 12
Environment McGregor’s Loop Walk: Join Parks Victoria volunteers on an 8km moderate-level walk. Learn about plants and animals as well as the history of the Macedon Regional Park. McGregor’s Picnic Ground, Cameron Dr, Mount Macedon. 9.30am-1.30pm. Free.
Music The Beat featuring Orkestra Llektriq: A high-energy, multi-sensory music and visual experience featuring narrative video and a 14-piece electric orchestra. Two performances. Romsey Mechanics Institute, Main St. 10.30am-11.30am and 12pm-1pm. Adult $18, Student/Child $15.
Sport Wayne Carey – A Day with the Duck: The AFL legend will be sharing some of the remarkable tales from his time on the field and off it. Telegraph Hotel, Hamilton St, Gisborne. 12pm-2.30pm. $99.
Music The Beat Dance Party: A three-hour dance party featuring the 14-piece electric orchestra Orkestra Llektriq. Romsey Mechanics Institute, Main St. 7pm-10pm. Adult $22, Senior/Student/Child $18, Family $60.
Theatre Buried Child: Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about an American Midwestern family with a dark, terrible secret. Mountview Theatre, Smith St, Macedon. 8pm-10pm. Adult $35, Concession $30.
Saturday, May 13
Exercise Campaspe Parkrun: 5km fun run along the Five Mile Creek path. Campaspe Park, Campaspe Dr, Woodend. 8am. Free.
Exercise Lancefield Parkrun: 5km fun run around Lancefield Park. Lancefield Park, Chauncey St, Lancefield. 8am. Free.
Market Kyneton Farmers’ & Makers’ Market: St Paul’s Park, Piper St, Kyneton. 8.30am-1pm.
Market Kyneton Community Market: Bric-a-brac, art, clothes, plants, food and local produce. Ebden St & Yaldwyn St West, Kyneton. 8.30am-1pm.
Gardening Kyneton Seed Library Launch: Help to get the new seed library under way. Make seed packets and seed balls. Free garlic plant. Kyneton Library, Baynton St. 10am-12pm.
Food Meet and Three Veg: Learn about the whys and hows of eating more veg, along with some recipes and cooking tips. Woodend Library, Cnr High St & Forest St. 10.30am-11.30am. Free.
Music & Drink Songs and Cider: Live music with Bill Barber. DV Cider, 39 Darraweit Valley Rd, Darraweit Guim. 12pm-8pm (music 2pm-6pm).
Workshop Blacksmith Class: Join blacksmith Rob Nansen to learn the basics of blacksmithing and make your own marshmallow toasting fork. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St. 1pm-4pm. $140.
Kids Ventriloquist Puppet Show: Fun family show with ventriloquist Chris Elkington and his puppet friends. Dromkeen, 1012 Kilmore Rd, Riddells Creek. 2pm-2.45pm. Family $30, Full $10, Under-12 $7.
Theatre Buried Child: Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about an American Midwestern family with a dark, terrible secret. Mountview Theatre, Smith St, Macedon. 2pm-4pm and 8pm-10pm. Adult $30, Concession $25.
Community Celebrating Women At The Nest: Garden Party theme event. Guest speaker Abby Gilmore. Food and drink, door prizes and raffles. Gilbert Gordon Oval social rooms, Davy St, Woodend. 2pm-9pm. Adult $60, Under-18 $30.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.
Music Ollie: Live music in the Rock and Wombat bar. Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 6.30pm-11pm.
Nature Tim Winton’s Love Letter to Ningaloo: Four-time Miles Franklin Award-winning author Tim Winton will be talking about the natural history TV series he has written and narrated about Ningaloo Reef, Cape Range and Exmouth Gulf in Western Australia. Kyneton Town Hall, Mollison St. 7pm-8pm. Full $40, Concession $35, Senior $35, Student $35.
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Sunday, May 14
Market Daylesford Sunday Market: Daylesford Railway Station, Raglan St. 8am-3pm.
Market Romsey Market: Bric-a-brac, woodwork, jewellery, candles, handmade goods, and food vans. Run by Lancefield Romsey Lions Club. Romsey Skate Park, Cnr Main St & White Ave. 9am-1pm.
Walk The Macedon Ranges Circuit: A 20km hike to Camels Hump. Organised by Hiked. Mount Macedon Hotel, Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 9.30am-3.30pm. $60.
Food & Drink Mother’s Day High Tea: Includes live music by Steve Wade (Little River Band). DV Cider, 39 Darraweit Valley Rd, Darraweit Guim. 10.30am-3.30pm. Adult $85, Under-12 $22.
Food & Drink Mother’s Day High Tea: Three-course set menu. The Kyneton Hotel, Mollison St, Kyneton. 11.30am and 2pm. Adult $75, Child $45.
Food & Drink Mother’s Day Music, Wine and Food: Live music, wine, charcuterie box, cottage pie with salad, scones with jam and cream, tea or coffee. Double Oaks Estate, 104 Ashworths Road Lancefield. 12pm-5pm. $80.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.
Food & Drink Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea With Gretta Ziller: Live music with Americana/rock singer-songwriter Gretta Ziller. Lauriston Community Hall, Lauriston Rd. 3pm-5.30pm. Adult $25, Pensioner $19, Under-15 free.
Singing Rainbow Voices Community Choir: LGBTQIA+ and allies choir. For anyone aged 13 and over. Kyneton Community House Good Food Hub, 35 High St, Kyneton. 4pm-6pm.
Exhibitions
Kyneton The Old Auction House Artists: Exhibitions: Joseph Villanueva, Pete Conroy. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.
Kyneton Stockroom Artists: Exhibitions: Hayley Arjona, Troy Emery, Alichia Van Rhijn. Wed by appt, Thu-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-3pm.
Kyneton Art on Piper Artists: Showcasing work by local artists. Exhibitions: Love the Women, Autumn, Macedon Ranges. Wed-Mon 10am-4pm.
Lancefield Community Art Gallery: Paintings, sculptures, glass jewellery by local artists. 34a High St, Lancefield. Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun 10am-1pm.
Mount Macedon The Gallery Members: Exhibition: Landscapes on the Mount (photography). Fri-Tues 10am-4pm.
Trentham Little Gallery Members: Artwork by Rose Wilson, Helen Cottle, Kim Haughie, Ri Van Veen, Larissa Gray, Frances Harkin, Liz Archer, Ruby Wilson-Peirce, Sam Bloomfield. Fri-Mon 10am-4pm.
Trentham Trentham District Story: Outdoor display telling the story of Trentham from its earliest indigenous inhabitants to the present day. Open every day in the grounds of the Old Police Station, 3-5 Camp St, Trentham.
Coming up
Music Mozart’s Requiem: Peformed by the Australian Chamber Choir. Church of the Resurrection, Cnr Mount Macedon Rd & Honour Ave, Mount Macedon. 3pm. Premium $86.50, Adult $71.50, Pensioner $46.50, Student $26.50, Child free. May 20.
Community Steam and Vintage Machinery Rally: Tractor pull, steam and vintage machinery, model railway exhibits, children’s activities, and food and drink. Steam Park, Webb Cr, New Gisborne. 9am-3pm. Adult $15, Under-16 free. May 21.
Motoring Cavalcade of Transport: Display of veteran, vintage, classic and collector vehicles. Trentham Railway Station, Victoria St. 10.30am-3pm. Gold coin donation. May 21.
Author Talk Robyn Annear – Adrift in Melbourne: Hear from Robyn Annear, whose entertaining guide to Melbourne past and present uncovers some of the city’s surprising stories. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St. 2.30pm-3.30pm Free. May 24.
Have a great week!
Richard
P.S. I’ve tried my best to ensure accuracy, but please follow the links above to confirm details before attending events.
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In the news
🏡 WOODEND: Internationally renowned garden designer Paul Bangay’s former home St Ambrose Farm has been listed for sale. It has a price guide of $8m-$8.8m.
🏏 ROMSEY, CARLSRUHE, HESKET: The home of the late cricket star Dean Jones is also newly on the market. So too are Hedge Farm (once owned by Seekers star Athol Guy) and the home in Hesket of the parents of Real Housewives of Melbourne star Chyka Keebaugh.
📺 GISBORNE SOUTH: The price paid for the final house to sell from last year’s series of The Block has been revealed. Dylan and Jenny’s house sold for $180,000 less than its reserve (The Age).
📋 WOODEND: The shire council is considering closing its Woodend customer service centre after low attendance was recorded.
🚀 KYNETON: A 2.42-hectare block of land in Kyneton with a permit for a house based on a Star Wars spaceship is up for grabs. You can take a virtual tour here (the life forms look familiar and friendly).
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